The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City will resume his duties after an investigation into sexual abuse allegations. Bishop John Brungardt voluntarily stepped down after the allegation was lodged last year.
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann said Wednesday the Kansas Bureau of Investigation investigated the allegations and prosecutors chose not to file charges. He says church authorities also investigated and determined the evidence did not support the allegations.
An allegation of sexual abuse of a minor was filed against Brungardt in February 2021. Naumann said Brungardt consistently denied the allegations and cooperated with the investigations.
